The Aqua STEM Program supports teachers in implementing APW-developed STEM Units infused with Systems Thinking through professional development, support for curriculum implementation through STEM coaching, and in-classroom presentations.

Aqua STEM Program

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Waters of Our World - WOW!!

WOW! Who knew that learning about water resources in Arizona and could be so fun!

Students change aerator on school bathroom faucet.

School Water Audit

Students will audit fixtures, make recommendations to save water, install high efficiency devices on water fixtures, and communicate their findings and message.

Rainwater harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting System Design

Harvesting the rain to help save potable water!

AquaSTEM riparian habitat exploration

Riparian Habitat Exploration

Students explore Arizona’s amazing riparian areas and investigate, using scientific methods, the health of the system, utilizing data collection tools, some of which they will engineer themselves.

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Riparian Field Day - Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, Maricopa County

Thank you:

APW is proud to have collaborated with districts, schools and water providers to bring 4922 to teachers and, through them, to Arizona students.

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Contact APW

If you would like more information about the Aqua STEM Program, please contact us:

Sandra Hurlbut

shurlbut@email.arizona.edu

602-827-8252

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